In Canada: The Tragically Hip, Feist & More to Enter Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2026
The Canadian music landscape is buzzing with significant developments, from the recognition of legendary artists to the ascent of new talent and crucial financial reports from key industry bodies. The…
Executive Turntable: The Beatles’ Apple Corps Ltd. Reveals New Leadership Team; NITO Unveils New Board
London, UK – Apple Corps Ltd., the iconic company responsible for managing the creative and business interests of The Beatles, has announced a significant restructuring of its executive team with…
Spotify Users Waive Right to Sue Over ‘Payola’ Claims, Federal Judge Rules in Class Action Dismissal
A federal judge has dismissed a high-profile class-action lawsuit against Spotify, which alleged that the streaming giant’s "Discovery Mode" constituted a "modern form of payola" by secretly selling song recommendations.…
The Unlikely Stage: How Detroit’s Historic Garden Bowl and Majestic Theatre Nurtured Jack White and Defined a City’s Sound
In the vibrant crucible of Detroit’s burgeoning music scene, a pivotal moment in rock history quietly unfolded in 1999. A then-emerging Jack White, demonstrating an astute foresight, arranged for the…
Jason Derulo Denies Session Musician Matthew Spatola Deserves ‘Savage Love’ Royalties in Federal Court Trial
Pop superstar Jason Derulo took the witness stand in a Los Angeles federal courtroom on Thursday, April 30, to vehemently deny claims by session musician Matthew Spatola that he is…
Steven Tyler Secures Major Dismissal in Decades-Old Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Single California Claim to Proceed
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has delivered a significant ruling in favor of legendary Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, dismissing the vast majority of a sexual assault lawsuit brought by…
Chris Brown’s Legal Team Seeks to Bar Reference to Past Incidents in Upcoming Dog Bite Trial
Los Angeles, CA – Lawyers representing R&B superstar Chris Brown are actively petitioning a Los Angeles judge to prohibit any mention of his well-documented 2009 domestic assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna,…
AI Attribution: The Indispensable Key to a Thriving Generative AI Music Ecosystem
The rapidly evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence in the music industry has arrived at a critical juncture, where the implementation of robust AI attribution systems stands as the singular…
Spotify Navigates Mixed First Quarter 2026 Results with Strong User Growth Amidst Ad Revenue Headwinds
Spotify, the leading global audio streaming service, reported a complex but ultimately positive first quarter for 2026, with overall revenue growing by 8% to meet its guidance, driven by robust…
Billboard Pro Unveils Definitive Global Music Industry Events Calendar, Bolstering Sector Connectivity and Strategic Planning
In a significant advancement designed to empower the global music industry and its diverse array of creators, Billboard Pro has officially launched a comprehensive music industry events calendar. This new…
















